title: GaCl3- and TiCl4-catalyzed insertion of isocyanides into a C-S bond of dithioacetals.
abstract: The insertion reaction of isocyanide into a C-S bond of dithioacetals is catalyzed by GaCl3 or TiCl4 to afford thioimidates containing an alpha-alkylthio group. Balanced thiophilicity of these Lewis acids is critical for efficient catalysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
authors.forename: Mamoru
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tobisu
authors.forename: Sana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ito
authors.forename: Aki
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kitajima
authors.forename: Naoto
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chatani